Little Me Pre-School

Village walks and conversations about dinosaurs helped shape daily life at Little Me Pre-School in January 2025. The setting has 16 places in total and operates on the Etonwick CofE First School site, on Sheepcote Road in Eton Wick.

At its January 2025 inspection, Ofsted rated the provision Good, found safeguarding effective and judged that children made good progress from their starting points. The children attending then were aged 0 to 3. That age range describes the inspection visit rather than current entry criteria.

The early years foundation stage provides the framework for learning and care: here, the January 2025 examples included learning through stories, pretend play and drawing. Emotional development and communication shaped the curriculum, with activities built around children's interests.

In January 2025, babies explored books by lifting flaps and turning pages, while toddlers matched rhyme words with movements. Older children shared their knowledge of dinosaurs with staff. These examples gave children different ways to practise communication.

The mark-making area offered another shared activity: older children drew things they liked, encouraging younger children to experiment with writing tools. Regular village walks introduced children to shops, their goods and people in the community. Everyday surroundings became material for learning.

In January 2025, staff responded sensitively to children's circumstances and offered affection and comfort when needed. Settling sessions were adapted using parents' information alongside observations of each child, making the introduction to nursery responsive to individual needs. Staff also noticed possible support needs, including delayed speech.

Parent relationships were generally trusting, but information about development did not travel consistently both ways with every family. At the January 2025 inspection, Ofsted identified two improvements: closer oversight of teaching practice and better exchanges with all parents about children's learning. Some adults stepped into children's exploration too soon, reducing their opportunity to persist with a task independently.

The address is Etonwick CofE First School, Sheepcote Road, Eton Wick, Windsor, SL4 6JB. In January 2025, opening hours were 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, throughout the year; these were opening hours rather than defined booking sessions.

At that time, the setting provided funded early education for children from nine months to four years.

Sharing a school site does not guarantee a Reception place. Families still apply through the local authority admissions process.

• Time to persevere. In January 2025, adults sometimes interrupted children's exploration. During a visit, ask how staff now decide when to help and when to let a child continue independently.
• Communication that works both ways. The January 2025 improvement point concerned exchanges with every family, rather than parent relationships as a whole. Discuss how observations from home become part of planning for your child.
• Fit for your child and timetable. The January 2025 age range and opening window describe that period. What ages and attendance patterns can the nursery accommodate for your proposed start?

The January 2025 picture will appeal to families looking for learning through play, conversation and community experiences at Little Me Pre-School. Its small overall capacity may also appeal. The decision should weigh those strengths alongside the specific improvements in teaching oversight and communication, with room for children to pursue their own ideas a useful point to explore.